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The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home

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A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area with stools.
A modern two-story house with a garage, a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.
A laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a laundry basket.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms1722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Thames, Coromandel
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapaura Water Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilson Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Te Mata

Located in Te Mata, this vacation home is a 3-minute drive from Tararu Bay and 8 minutes from Wilson Bay. .This vacation home is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Goldmine Experience and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Burke Street Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Tararu Bay - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Rapaura Water Gardens - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Wilson Bay - 16 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Thames Historical Museum - 33 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Driving Creek Railway - 41 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home

Set in the heart of Te Mata, this light-filled holiday home offers plenty of room for families and groups to unwind, with beautiful views, sunny outdoor spaces, and easy access to the region's renowned beaches and fishing spots.

Step inside to bright, open-plan living where large windows capture the surrounding scenery and flood the home with natural light. The well-equipped kitchen makes holiday catering easy, featuring quality appliances including an air fryer and slow cooker, while the spacious living area invites you to settle in with a book, connect to the WiFi, or gather around the log fire on cooler evenings.

A sun-soaked deck and generous lawn provide the perfect setting for alfresco dining, morning coffees, and afternoons spent enjoying the fresh coastal air. Keen anglers will appreciate the fish-filleting bench, while families can relax knowing the rear section is fenced.

Sleeping up to eight guests, The Lighthouse offers four comfortable queen bedrooms, plus an additional queen bedroom available on request. A family bathroom, master ensuite, and full laundry facilities ensure convenience throughout your stay.

Whether you're swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, or simply soaking up the scenery, you'll find plenty to enjoy nearby. Te Mata Main Beach is just a short stroll away, while the surrounding coastline offers swimming holes, boat launching facilities, cafés, local eateries, and easy access to both Thames and Coromandel Township.
Please note the following:

The fifth bedroom is available on request for an additional $50 per night.

Additional guests above the standard occupancy incur a charge of $25 per person, per night.
Please call our Guest Support Team on 0800 42 22 42 for further assistance.

Strictly no parties or gatherings.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

653381

The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, was perfect for our family get away, so close to the water so lovely views and easy access for boating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Great accommodation for our group of seven - very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026